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  2. Sohla El-Waylly

Sohla El-Waylly

Sohla El-Waylly is a food writer who develops recipes and hosts videos for NYT Cooking. She’s been featured on HBO Max, History Channel and the Bon Appétit YouTube channel, and she’s also the author of the cookbook “Start Here.”

Recipes by Sohla El-Waylly

45 recipes

  • Braised Lemon Pepper Chicken Legs

    Braised Lemon Pepper Chicken Legs

    Sohla El-Waylly

    114 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    114

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mustardy Sheet-Pan Salmon With Greens 

    Mustardy Sheet-Pan Salmon With Greens 

    Sohla El-Waylly

    912 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    912

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • One-Pot Paneer Pilaf

    One-Pot Paneer Pilaf

    Sohla El-Waylly

    196 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    196

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Broiler-Popped Oysters With Tomato Butter

    Broiler-Popped Oysters With Tomato Butter

    Sohla El-Waylly

    5 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    5

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Apple Baked Oatmeal

    Spiced Apple Baked Oatmeal

    Sohla El-Waylly

    52 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    52

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Japanese Curry With Chicken Meatballs 

    Japanese Curry With Chicken Meatballs 

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1172 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,172

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Vegan Queso

    Vegan Queso

    Sohla El-Waylly

    26 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    26

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cinnamon Date Smoothie

    Cinnamon Date Smoothie

    Sohla El-Waylly

    672 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    672

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Caviar Pie

    Caviar Pie

    Sohla el-Waylly

    92 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    92

    45 minutes plus at least 1 hour’s chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Holiday Rocky Road

    Holiday Rocky Road

    Sohla el-Waylly

    461 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    461

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Hot-Mustard Gravy

    Hot-Mustard Gravy

    Sohla El-Waylly

    33 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    33

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salted Butterflake Rolls

    Salted Butterflake Rolls

    Sohla El-Waylly

    197 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    197

    7 hours 40 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Pecan Sheet Cake 

    Pumpkin Pecan Sheet Cake 

    Sohla El-Waylly

    200 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    200

    1 1/4 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Sage Fried Chicken

    Crispy Sage Fried Chicken

    Sohla El-Waylly

    236 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    236

    At least 25 3/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crushed Green Bean Salad With Cranberry

    Crushed Green Bean Salad With Cranberry

    Sohla El-Waylly

    98 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    98

    6 hours 35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cheddar-Smothered Sweet Potatoes

    Cheddar-Smothered Sweet Potatoes

    Sohla El-Waylly

    90 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    90

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Quick Dill Pickles

    Quick Dill Pickles

    Sohla El-Waylly

    85 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    85

    4 3/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sour Cream and Onion Mashed Potatoes

    Sour Cream and Onion Mashed Potatoes

    Sohla El-Waylly

    168 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    168

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Crispy Tuna Cakes

    Crispy Tuna Cakes

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1178 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,178

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spatchcock Roast Chicken

    Spatchcock Roast Chicken

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1160 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,160

    At least 1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cheesy Frittata

    Cheesy Frittata

    Sohla El-Waylly

    778 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    778

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Broccoli With Sizzled Nuts and Dates

    Broccoli With Sizzled Nuts and Dates

    Sohla El-Waylly

    903 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    903

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Buttery Steak and Potatoes

    Buttery Steak and Potatoes

    Sohla El-Waylly

    181 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    181

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Roasted Salmon With Dill and Cucumber Salad

    Roasted Salmon With Dill and Cucumber Salad

    Sohla El-Waylly

    568 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    568

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spaghetti Stir-Fry With Chicken 

    Spaghetti Stir-Fry With Chicken 

    Sohla El-Waylly

    250 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    250

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Butter Pilaf

    Butter Pilaf

    Sohla El-Waylly

    464 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    464

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Rainbow Rave Cookies

    Rainbow Rave Cookies

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1150 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,150

    40 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pizza Salad

    Pizza Salad

    Sohla El-Waylly

    585 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    585

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sardine Pasta Puttanesca

    Sardine Pasta Puttanesca

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1392 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,392

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Taco Salad

    Taco Salad

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1359 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,359

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Quinoa and Broccoli Spoon Salad

    Quinoa and Broccoli Spoon Salad

    Sohla El-Waylly

    6532 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,532

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Banana Nut Breakfast Bars

    Banana Nut Breakfast Bars

    Sohla El-Waylly

    2243 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,243

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Giant Almond Croissant

    Giant Almond Croissant

    Sohla El-Waylly

    2917 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,917

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

    White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

    Sohla El-Waylly

    744 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    744

    1 hour plus 12 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Squash With Spiced Onion Gravy

    Roasted Squash With Spiced Onion Gravy

    Sohla El-Waylly

    549 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    549

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pecan Linzer Bars

    Pecan Linzer Bars

    Sohla El-Waylly

    617 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    617

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chewy Gingerbread Cookies

    Chewy Gingerbread Cookies

    Sohla El-Waylly

    3480 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,480

    35 minutes, plus 2½ hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fruity Meltaways

    Fruity Meltaways

    Sohla El-Waylly

    795 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    795

    30 minutes, plus 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brown-Butter Toffee Sandwich Cookies

    Brown-Butter Toffee Sandwich Cookies

    Sohla El-Waylly

    669 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    669

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Banana-Cardamom Cream Pie With Caramel

    Banana-Cardamom Cream Pie With Caramel

    Sohla El-Waylly

    388 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    388

    1 1/4 hours, plus 3 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate-Peppermint Shortbread

    Chocolate-Peppermint Shortbread

    Sohla El-Waylly

    867 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    867

    About 4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Stuffing Panzanella With Cranberry Vinaigrette

    Stuffing Panzanella With Cranberry Vinaigrette

    Sohla El-Waylly

    132 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    132

    30 minutes, plus overnight chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Stuffing Dumpling Soup

    Stuffing Dumpling Soup

    Sohla El-Waylly

    451 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    451

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Best Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich

    Best Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich

    Sohla El-Waylly

    925 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    925

    20 minutes, plus overnight chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Amu’s Chicken Korma

    Amu’s Chicken Korma

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1046 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,046

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

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